Tripp County Health Data
Tripp County, South Dakota
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
34/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 75.4 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.2%
State avg 11.1%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
427
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 16.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 89.8 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Tripp County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tripp | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 37.2% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.1% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 30.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.9% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tripp | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.5% | 18.3% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% | 19.9% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tripp | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.6% | 73.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.6% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 75.1% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tripp | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 31.9% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tripp County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tripp County Mental Health Provider Ratio Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Tripp County, South Dakota.
Tripp County features a mental health provider ratio of 427 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also exceeds the national median for primary care providers, with 90 per 100,000 residents compared to 70 nationally. However, the uninsured rate in Tripp County is 16.2%, higher than the South Dakota average of 11.1% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy is 74.5 years, which is slightly below the state average of 75.4 and the national average of 77. Additionally, 19.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a higher rate than the national average of 17%. These statistics demonstrate a high concentration of specific medical providers relative to local insurance and health reporting trends. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.